North Barrington, IL 60010 (MLS # 12647818)

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PRICE $2,250,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 7
BATHS 9.5
HOME SIZE 10,039 sqft
LOT SIZE 10.00 ac

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A 10-ACRE GATED PRIVATE ESTATE OF BREATHTAKING BEAUTY - AN EXCLUSIVE BOTANICAL RETREAT OFFERING A PRESTIGIOUS LIFESTYLE WITHTHE EASE OF MAIN FLOOR LIVING. This extraordinary, fully fenced compound offers a seamless blend of luxury, creativity, artistry, and lifestyle. Featuring a large multi-level primary residence and a two-story guesthouse, with a combined total of 5 fireplaces, a detached two-story 3-bay garage building that includes an additional fourth dedicated golf cart bay, a party room building, a professional greenhouse, a two-story 3-bay garage / barn building, a gazebo, a hoop house, a children's tree house, a train depot, a separate gated service entrance, and a two-story train museum. At the heart of the estate are multiple BREATHTAKING THEMED GARDENS, showcasing decades of design excellence, EXTREMELY RARE mature specimen trees, a PRIVATE LAKE, waterfalls, decorative ponds, fountains, and a RESORT-STYLE POOL, creating a setting that is both serene and visually unforgettable. A true showpiece is the AMAZING OUTDOOR G-SCALE MODEL TRAIN GARDEN RAILWAY, an extensive installation more than 2.5X LARGER THAN EPCOT'S OUTDOORMODEL TRAIN DISPLAY. Nearby is a PRIVATE, FULLY OPERATIONAL O-SCALE MODEL TRAIN MUSEUM housed within its own train station and featuring a one-of-a-kind replica of Chicago. Designed for both everyday living and exceptional entertaining, imagine hosting unforgettable get-togethers at your own SERENE RETREAT, everything from fun pool parties to elegant garden soirees. This unique botanical estate is made for private entertaining and relaxation, with OUTDOOR BARS at the pool and at the outdoor garden railway for open-air entertaining, as well as the Pleached Allee tunnel of trees located next to the dedicated PARTY ROOM BUILDING, which is perfect for intimate lunch and dinner parties. The primary residence and guest house are positioned to capture stunning garden and lake VIEWS FROM NEARLY EVERY ROOM. Designed for effortless main floor living, the primary residence offers a CHEF'S KITCHEN with an outdoor GRILLING DECK, a SUNROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN, 2 WET BARS, and a vintage 1950s SODA FOUNTAIN on the lower level with an adjoining Arcade Room that opens onto another outdoor patio, a dedicated flower arranging and GIFT-WRAPPING ROOM, and MULTIPLE WALK-IN CLOSETS, including one palatial walk-in designed for the ultimate wardrobe collection. ZONED FOR HORSES and offering a level of detail, investment, and craftsmanship that would be impossible to replicate, this one-of-a-kind estate retreat delivers PRIVACY, PRESTIGE, and an unmatched lifestyle. EXPERIENCE THIS EXCEPTIONAL ESTATE FIRSTHAND.

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 5/21/2026
YEAR BUILT 0 COMMUNITY Barrington Area
GARAGE SPACES 6.0 COUNTY Lake
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Barrington High School
Elementary School North Barrington Elementary Scho
Jr. High School Barrington Middle School-Station
High School Barrington High School


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener, Wine Refrigerator
AREA Barrington Area
BARN/EQUESTRIAN Yes
BASEMENT Finished, Full, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Frame
EXTERIOR Balcony, Barbecue, Fire Pit, Outdoor Grill
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
INTERIOR Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
LOT 10 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Garden, Views
LOT DIMENSIONS 10
PARKING Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Driveway, Secured, Garage
SEWER Septic Tank
STYLE Ranch, Traditional
TAXES 35490.1
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Water
WATER Well
WATERFRONT Yes
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION Lake Front, Pond, Waterfront
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